We ended the #Imagining2080 Forum today with a powerful closing keynote speech from Jesse Wente. He encouraged us to think about time through an Indigenous lens, reminding us that the future we want has already existed in the past, we just need to deeply remember it.

Thank you Jayne Engle for sharing your eye-opening remarks from #Imagining2080!

This November, McMaster University & the #futureofcanadaproject hosted the #Imagining2080 Forum, where delegates from across the country gathered to imagine possible futures for Canada. Here's a glimpse into what this unique interdisciplinary experience was like. youtu.be/gL0_5wRmQpQ

In this new feature from The Walrus Lab, learn about the Imagining 2080 forum, hosted by McMaster University and Future of Canada Project. The conference invited future-thinkers from across generations and disciplines to envision possible futures for Canada. thewalrus.ca/building-a-bet…

Edited by #futureofcanadaproject researcher, Ian McKay, 'Crisis and Contagion' explores the implications of the pandemic and what lessons we can apply to future challenges. Read more about the project here: brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/if-we… Wilson Institute

Several recent national gatherings, including Canadian Science Policy Centre (CSPC)’s #CSPC2023 and Future of Canada Project’s #Imagining2080, show how vital a role the humanities and social sciences play in innovation and social change: brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/human… McMaster Social Sciences The/La Collaborative Nadia Lana

The opening keynote from the #Imagining2080 Forum is now available on YouTube. Thanks to Autumn Peltier, Water Advocate for providing a powerful foundation for this three-day event where delegates were asked to shift their focus and think generations into the future. youtube.com/watch?v=dPR3EQ…

In partnership with The Walrus Lab, we're launching a 5-part podcast series exploring what Canada will be like in 2080. Check out the trailer and be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts—the 1st episode will drop this February! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ima… #Imagining2080

Future Fellow Thomas Thomas Granofsky's essay explores how universal social programs can play a critical role in strengthening Canada's national fabric.

Join us for a celebration of Writing Through Time, our Future of Canada Project funded program with Hamilton PL that brought together members of Hamilton's older adult community for digital storytelling and learning: events.hpl.ca/event/10009763

The Imagine Canada 2080 podcast is live! Listen to the first episode featuring Autumn Peltier, Water Advocate and Jayne Engle where we explore 'why 2080?' McMaster University #futureofcanadaproject

"It’s easy to feel hopeless. But, hope is important. Hope is action." Check out this clip from the first episode of our Imagine Canada 2080 podcast and be sure to add it your listening list this weekend. lnkfi.re/imaginecanada2…

In this episode of Imagine Canada 2080, we are thinking of generations ahead. Many thanks to the folks featured in this week's episode including Sara Wolfe, Future Fellow Madeleine Orr, and Jackie Chi Kit Cheung. lnkd.in/gvxG7QpQ

This is a great opportunity to learn about the research findings from this important project. If you want to know more about this #futureofcanadaproject initiative, take a look at this Q&A with Principal Investigators Chandrima Chakraborty & Dr. Ingrid Waldron. future-of-canada.mcmaster.ca/understanding-…

In this final episode of Imagine 2080, we explore the power of dreaming new futures into existence through art, collaboration and innovation. Tune in to hear from Dr. Samantha Nutt, syrus marcus ware, Raïsa Mirza (she/her/elle), Jessica Thornton & Jesse Wente. Listen here: lnkfi.re/imagine2080

Just wrapped the last school-based workshops for the Future of Canada Project fellowship I've been working on since last July. What a ride!! Can't wait to share the results in a ✨public gallery showing✨ in August/September. More info to come soon! Future of Canada Project